Canny Minds Blog

Her Fearful Symmetry

Posted on06. Jul, 2010 by Jenny.

0

This month our book of the moment is ‘Her Fearful Symmetry’ from the author of ‘The Time Traveller’s Wife’, Audrey Niffenegger.

The Story of Lucy Gault

Posted on26. May, 2010 by Jenny.

0

We have chosen The Story of Lucy Gault as our book of the moment. Written by William Trevor and shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2002.

Cutting for Stone

Posted on08. Jan, 2010 by Jenny.

0

The book we have chosen for our January reading group is Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese…a novel that can be described in 3 words as epic, sprawling and vivid.

The Time Traveller’s Wife

Posted on13. Aug, 2009 by Jenny.

0

Magical, moving and unforgettable.

Welcome to the Canny Reading Group. The second book we’ve chosen is The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry. It tells the emotional story of an elderly lady and her battle against prejudice in an evolving Ireland. Full of twists and turns and deeply affecting.

Continue Reading

The Book Thief

Posted on14. May, 2009 by Jenny.

4

Welcome to our Reading Group. The first book we’re looking at is The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. This moving, original book, ultimately celebratory and life-affirming, is the story of a young girl’s experience in Nazi Germany.